Rainbow Gathering to be Held Near Antelope Lake

The Plumas National Forest has issued a statement regarding the confirmed gathering of the Rainbow Group 5 miles North of Antelope Lake in the Mount Hiough Ranger District. The Rainbow Gathering, a group formed in the early 1970s, is described as a “loose-knit group” that... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Prepares for Fire Season with Readiness Drill

With temperatures rising and wildfires popping up throughout the state, the Lassen National Forest is taking proactive measures, as it does annually, to prepare for a potentially busy fire season. A forest-wide preparedness drill will be held this Thursday, June 20, 2024. It begins mid-morning... Read More.

Transient Convicted of Copper Theft

AMANDA HUBERT CAZDEN was convicted on May 3, 2024, by jury trial of three felony counts of 2nd-degree burglary, three felony counts of vandalism, one felony count of grand theft of copper, and two misdemeanor counts of copper theft. Cazden committed these burglaries of LMUD... Read More.

Heads Up for Congestion as Roadwork Continues Across the Region

One-way traffic operations continue this week on Hwy 32, 36, 44, 70, 89 and 395 Route 32-drainage cleaning, expect one-way traffic operation Route 36-roadway excavation and emergency road repairs expect one-way traffic operation. Route 44- pavement work, expect one-way traffic operation. Route 70-utility work... Read More.

Lassen Volcanic Ntl Park Opens Highway to Non-Motorized Traffic

A recently cleared 13-mile section of the Lassen Volcanic Highway is currently open for bicyclists and hikers.  If you’re looking for a unique and serene outdoor experience, now is the perfect time to bike or hike a 13-mile stretch of the Lassen Volcanic Highway, free... Read More.

CalFire Lassen Modoc Unit Postpones RX Burn Amid State Wildfires

There’s an update to the prescribed burn in Susanville at the Old Mill site. Calfire has postponed the burns until further notice as wildfires are popping up throughout the region specifically in neighboring counties. Large-scale fires in Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties promoted several... Read More.

Nearly All Campgrounds Open Across Plumas National Forest

Camping opportunities expand as Plumas National Forest opens most recreation sites over the weekend. The Forest Service says that while a few sites remain closed, they will open by the 4th of July holiday. At Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte on the Feather River... Read More.

Final Comment Period for California’s New Water Conservation Plan

The state holds a final commenting period on newest water conservation plan to address climate change. 'Making Conservation a California Way of Life' is the state’s lastest proposed regulatory framework by the State Water Board. It aims to establish efficiency goals for each Urban Retail... Read More.